Pai

Up North

A Thai Mountain Town

Mist soaked mornings and golden afternoons capture the beauty of the Northern Thai landscape. Pai, encompassed by both a relentless span of mountains and never ending sea of green, epitomizes all the area has to offer in both scenery and culture. Locals and travelers alike warn against Pai’s rise in popularity and party scene but the town itself is diverse and attracts a wide array of interests. For the health oriented, Pai’s organic cafe’s, waterfalls, music and art make it an enriching destination. For the remote workers, Pai offers all the comforts of the west with unparalleled views at an unbeatable price.

Location: 50 miles north of Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand’s Mae Hong Son Province.

Coordinates:19°21′32″N98°26′12″E

Population: 3,000

Mornings in Pai are quiet. A thick fog smoothers the town and slowly fades from the mountainous surroundings as the sun rises higher in the sky.